Regional Tribal Liaison, North Sound Region (HCPSOTA)

Regional Tribal Liaison North Sound Region

This is a full-time permanent home-based position in the North Sound Region (Island San Juan Skagit Snohomish and Whatcom counties). Frequent travel within the region and occasionally to Olympia WA is required.

All HCA employees are required to be Washington state residents upon their first day of employment.

The Opportunity

The Office of Tribal Affairs is seeking a Regional Tribal Liaison to represent HCA to Tribes Indian Health Care Providers (IHCPs) and non-Tribal providers in the North Sound Region. By delegation from the HCA Tribal Liaison under chapter 43.376 RCW you will support government-to-government relations with Tribes in the region and serve as the primary point of contact and ombudsperson for concerns affecting Tribes IHCPs and American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals. You will also help implement the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act by providing consultation on Medicaid and related federal requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as HCAs primary point of contact in the North Sound Region for Tribes Indian health care providers and AI/AN applicants and recipients of HCA services.
• Act as ombudsperson by connecting concerns with the right HCA staff tracking them to resolution and identifying their causes.
• Analyze issue data to identify systemic barriers to services and prepare reports and recommendations including for the Governors Indian Health Advisory Council.
• Facilitate care coordination and affiliation agreements between the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tribes and non-IHS/non-Tribal organizations to implement the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act.
• Train and provide technical assistance to IHS and Tribal staff on achieving 100% federal financial participation in compliance with CMS requirements and monitor data for compliance.
• Develop and maintain a government-to-government work plan with each Tribe in the region and facilitate meetings between Tribal and HCA staff.
• Train non-Tribal organizations and agencies on state-Tribal intergovernmental relations Tribal sovereignty and Indian health care systems.
• Prepare materials and minutes for HCA meetings with Tribes and other Indian health care providers.

Why Youll Love This Role:

• Youll strengthen the government-to-government relationship between Washington State and the sovereign Tribal Nations of the North Sound Region.
• Youll help remove barriers to care and improve access to health services for AI/AN people in your own region.
• Your work brings in additional Tribal funding that is reinvested through the Indian Health Improvement Reinvestment Account.
• Youll work from home in the North Sound Region with regular opportunities to connect in person with Tribes and partners.

What You Bring:

You build trust through respect cultural humility and a genuine understanding of Tribal sovereignty and government-to-government protocols. You listen carefully to people from diverse backgrounds including AI/AN communities and can translate what you hear into clear recommendations for policymakers and decision-makers. You write clearly and concisely follow complex issues through to resolution and are comfortable facilitating meetings that bring together Tribes health care providers and state agencies.

Required Qualifications

Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter resume and application.

• The ability to learn manage and anticipate Government-to-Government protocols in daily work.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite software including but not limited to Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to engage interact and work with people from diverse backgrounds including diverse American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) backgrounds with cross-cultural humility and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing using plain English bullets and parallel structure and good grammar and without using the passive voice.
• Demonstrated ability to write accurate and concise summaries or descriptions of events or discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to read and summarize policy or regulatory documents.

Required Competencies:

Equity lens All HCA employees are required to consider equity in their decisions processes and day-to-day work including how their work may affect the people and communities we serve.

The ability to take action to learn and grow You take action to learn and grow by seeking new perspectives learning from experiences and using what youve learned to continuously improve how you work and serve others.

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others You take action to meet the needs of others by listening understanding different perspectives and responding with care respect and solutions that support the people of the communities we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

While these are not required having them may help you stand out as an applicant.

• Experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program including direct service IHS Tribal health programs under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and urban Indian organizations.
• Demonstrated supervisory or consultative experience in health services social services Medicaid or social security disability programs.
• Personal knowledge and understanding of Tribal government operations and Washington State government operations.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings of individuals from different organizations and/or diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze laws regulations or policies and apply them to specific cases or situations
• One or more physical or behavioral health care professional licenses issued by a state or a Tribe.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen to people from diverse backgrounds including diverse AI/AN backgrounds with a focus on understanding what they have to say and serving as a translator to policymakers and decision-makers.
• A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university in physical or behavioral health care public or business administration public health social work or a closely related field.

About the Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA)

The Office of Tribal Affairs exists to support strengthen and honor our states government-to-government relationship and unique partnership with Tribes. We work to ensure Washington State recognizes and protects the interests rights and sovereignty of Tribal Nations.

The Washington State Health Care Authority:

Better Health. Better Care. A Healthier Washington.

At HCA we work to ensure people across Washington have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. As the States largest health care purchaser and behavioral health authority HCA serves nearly 3 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid) Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs and behavioral health services. Through this work HCA purchases and coordinated care coverage supports behavioral health prevention treatment crisis response and recovery and helps strengthen access to high -quality care across Washington.

More than a benefits package:

We want our employees to have the support flexibility and benefits they need to do their best work and build a career that works for their life. As a Washington State HCA employee youll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health financial well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits are designed to support you today while helping you plan for the future. Learn more about why HCA by visiting the Voices of HCA and the Who we are section of our website.

Your total compensation is more than your paycheck:

• Remote work and flexible schedules
• Medical dental vision and basic life insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL)
• Retirement options to plan for the future
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits

Work Location and Schedule:

This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week home-based position. You must reside near the San Juan Skagit Snohomish or Whatcom County (the North Sound Region) to meet in person with Tribes Indian health care providers and non-Tribal entities provide in-person consultation and build professional working relationships. Occasional travel within the region is required and a valid drivers license is required when operating a vehicle on state business. Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with alternative work schedules considered based on business needs and supervisor approval. All employees are required to report to our Olympia office on their first and final day of employment.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

The Health Care Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected included and supported in bringing their experiences perspectives and ideas to work.

Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in how we work together and serve the people of Washington. HCA also supports five voluntary employee led Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) which create opportunities for connection community learning and professional growth.

Application Directions :

To be considered you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application please include the following required materials:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.

We encourage you to apply

If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Desired qualifications describe additional experience knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds experiences identities and perspectives.

Veterans

We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans transitioning service members and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans preference you must attach your applicable DD-214 documentation to your application. Please redact your social security number date of birth and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.

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